Word of the Day 6.4.09

elocutionist

el·o·cu·tion (l-kyshn)

n.

1. The art of public speaking in which gesture, vocal production, and delivery are emphasized.

2. A style or manner of speaking, especially in public.

[Middle English elocucioun, from Latin locti, loctin-, from loctus, past participle of loqu, to speak out : -, ex-, ex- + loqu, to speak; see tolkw- in Indo-European roots.]

elo·cution·ary (-sh-nr) adj.

elo·cution·ist n.

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Noun 1. elocutionist – a public speaker trained in voice production and gesture and delivery

orator, public speaker, rhetorician, speechifier, speechmaker – a person who delivers a speech or oration

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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